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FOR IMMEDIATE
RELEASE, 26 DEC 01
CONTACT: Al Stewart, 517-373-1263
SPRING WILD TURKEY HUNTING OPPORTUNITIES EXPAND;
APPLICATION PERIOD BEGINS JANUARY 1
LANSING--The Michigan Department of Natural
Resources is expanding wild turkey hunting opportunities on private land
in southern Michigan for the 2002 spring hunting season, and hunters can
begin applying Jan. 1 at authorized license dealers or online at www.michigan.gov.
The spring wild turkey hunting season runs from April 22 through May 31,
with various hunting periods ranging in length from seven to 26 days. More
than 44,000 square miles are open to hunting, including areas in the Upper
Peninsula as well as most of the Lower Peninsula. A total of 100,445
licenses are available through a lottery, and hunters have a choice to
apply for a limited quota lottery hunt period or a guaranteed hunt period.
Applicants for the guaranteed hunt period are guaranteed a hunting license
valid for all open areas from May 6 through May 31, except public lands in
southern Michigan.
New for 2002 is Hunt Unit ZZ, which consolidates many smaller individual
southern Michigan private land hunt units into one large unit. Hunters who
apply for and successfully draw this hunt will be able to hunt turkeys
during the first two weeks of the season (April 22-May 5) on private
lands, with landowner permission, in southern Michigan.
"We're pleased to be able to liberalize spring wild turkey hunting
opportunities, particularly on private lands," said Al Stewart, DNR
Upland Game Bird Specialist. "The expansion is the result of the
success of our wild turkey restoration program and an expanding turkey
population."
It costs $4 to apply for a spring turkey hunting license. This
nonrefundable application fee must be paid at the time of application and
does not include the cost of the license. Applications can be purchased
through e-license 24 hours a day during the application period, which ends
Feb. 1, and e-license customers may use MasterCard and Visa to charge
their purchase.
Drawing results will be posted Feb. 15 at 10 a.m. (EST) on the DNR Web
site at www.michigandnr.com. All
applicants, except those who applied online, will be notified by mail
before Feb. 22.
If licenses are still available after the drawing, the remaining licenses
will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis only to unsuccessful
applicants in the license lottery. These individuals may purchase one
leftover license in person at any license dealer beginning March 4 at 10
a.m. (EDT). The guaranteed hunt period (Hunt Number 234) also is available
to unsuccessful applicants.
2002
Spring Turkey Applications Available Online
Friday, December 28, 2001 MDNR-E-License:
Although winter snow flurries are in the
air, it's time to think about spring wild turkey hunting. The application
period for the 2002 spring hunting season begins Jan. 1 through Feb. 1,
2002. You can purchase your application online at www.michigandnr.com.
The spring hunting season runs from April 22 through May 31 with various
hunting periods ranging in length from seven to 26 days. This year, more
than 44,000-square miles are open to hunting and a total of 100,445
licenses
are available through the lottery. Hunters have three options:
1. The general limited quota hunt units that include both public and
private land
2. The private land limited quota hunt units
3. The guaranteed hunt period.
Applicants for the 'Guaranteed Hunt' period are guaranteed a hunting
license valid for all open areas from May 6 through May 31, except public
lands in southern Michigan.
New this year is Hunt Unit ZZ. This new hunting unit will expand
hunting opportunities on private land in the southern part of the state.
Hunt Unit ZZ consolidates the smaller southern Michigan private land hunt
units of the
past into one large unit. Hunters who apply for and successfully draw this
hunt unit will be able to hunt turkeys during the first two weeks of the
season on private lands (with landowner permission) in southern Michigan.
"We're pleased to be able to liberalize spring wild turkey hunting
opportunities particularly on private lands," said Al Stewart, DNR
Upland Game Bird Specialist. "We are able to expand hunting
opportunities based on the success of the wild turkey restoration program
and an expanding turkey population."
Click here http://www.dnr.state.mi.us/SubIndex.asp?SubLinkID=234&sec=hunt&parent=3#
to see an online version of the 2002 Spring Michigan Wild Turkey Hunting
Guide.
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Congratulations!
The Huron Pointe
Sportsmen's Association has been named
the Conservation Organization of the Year by the Michigan United
Conservation Clubs. In terms of conservation, education and
community service, Huron Pointe seems to leave no stone unturned.
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Your Heritage Days, Zoo Fest and
other education programs are excellent ways to recruit youth into the
outdoors. Your support of the MUCC's education programs including
Michigan Out-of-Doors Camp for Kids, Tracks Magazine and Wildlife
Encounters is also appreciated. Together, we are working to prepare
future generations to make important resource decisions based on
biological fact and knowledge.
Although your conservation's
efforts are outstanding, I was equally impressed by your community
service. The American Cancer Society, American Red Cross, Sportsmen
Against Hunger and the local fire department all benefit from your
club's generosity and fundraising ability.
Once again, on behalf of the
staff, board and membership of America's largest statewide conservation
organization, I salute your dedication and congratulate you on a
well-deserved honor, MUCC 2001 Conservation Organization of the Year.
Sincerely,
James Goodheart
Executive Director
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Recently a young
man named Andy came to H.P.S.A. to watch his friend shoot on the youth
archery league. While he was there, Dean Hawley, an instructor on
the youth archery league encouraged him to take part and provided him with
some instruction. He scored over 100 points.
He sent the
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